Rich Johnston

Articles By Rich Johnston

Tue, May 26th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books

Rich has the latest on the legal status of Miracleman and what's next for the embattled property. Plus, Disney Comics go BOOM!, the MCM Comics Expo and an important announcement about the future of LYING IN THE GUTTERS.

Mon, May 18th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books

This week's LitG features possible Marvel news by way of Wizard's solicitation text, some changes at Radical Comics, a Marvel Twitterfest, Cho after Kirby and pics from the Guinness record setting super hero charity run in Brighton.

Mon, May 11th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books

News and rumors come out of the Bristol convention this past weekend, the story behind the shortened "Top Ten Season Two," Power Girl censored on Facebook, scam artists at it again and much, much more.

Mon, May 4th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books

Rich looks back on the big movers during FCBD, while Dwayne McDuffie takes
"Justice League" readers behind the scenes on the monthly series. Plus, more on
last week's story about layoffs, Superboy's return and much more!

Mon, April 27th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books

An early look at art from "Barack: The Barbarian," changes at McFarlane Toys, comics publishers paying up (or are they), issue numbering at Marvel, beating the pirates at their game and more. UPDATED with a review of "Wolverine."

Mon, April 20th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books

Lots of stuff this week, including behind-the-scenes details on the LXG movie
settlement, a look at the US version of "No Heroics," why a new Sandman series
didn't happen, an Obama/Cerebus cover, Melvin Van Peebles comes to comics
and more!

Fri, April 17th, 2009 | Category: TV, Film

CBR's Rich Johnston takes a look at J. J. Abrams' new film, "Star Trek," saying the movie is "a very enjoyable space-action romp with lots of surprises, tons of fan service and and a real energy and purposes that's been missing from Trek.

Mon, April 6th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books

What big name creators may be joining the ranks of the JLA later this year? Rich has a clue, plus what happened to "Cloak and Dagger," a new Doctor Who one-shot, Mark Millar censors self and much more in this week's LYING IN THE GUTTERS.

Mon, March 30th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books

More examples of how the recession is affecting the comics industry, UK price increases rolled back, misprints in a reprint cause one creator to speak out, what stamp collection Dave McKean fans must have and more! UPDATED

Mon, March 23rd, 2009 | Category: Comic Books

Lots of details on Diamond changes and what it means for US and UK retailers, more details and lauds for "Wednesday Comics," Vertigo to offer "The Unwritten" #1 for a dollar, Avatar invades England and much, much more.

Mon, March 16th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books

Where you can buy an VG+ copy of "Amazing Fantasy" #15, "Watchmen" updates, details on a new British law that all comic and graphic novel sellers in the UK should be aware of, twittering your way into comics with CB Cebulski and much more.

Mon, March 2nd, 2009 | Category: Comic Books

Lots going on this week, with news of a new "Anna Mercury" series, more on DC's next weekly series, Rich attends the London premiere of "Watchmen" and has the video interviews with the stars to prove it and much, much more! Updated

Mon, February 23rd, 2009 | Category: Comic Books

Rich is attending the London premiere of "Watchmen," Mark Waid steps up in defense of Grant Morrison, DC's new weekly series is (sort of) announced, there's some changes in store for The Flash's colors and more.

Mon, February 16th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books

Want to see the original art to page one of "Watchmen?" London comic fans have that opportunity. Plus, potential picket lines for one hotel in San Diego, Batman updates, casting updates for a "Dead@17" movie and much more.

Mon, February 9th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books

Rich has news from NYCC about an artist who's not pleased about the announcement of his new project, Bendis borrows a play from Millar, the return of the Aardvark (sort of), more Diamond minimums fallout, and an engagement!

Mon, February 2nd, 2009 | Category: Comic Books

A crazy swipe file, whatever happened to "Legion of Super-Heroes" #50, the Diamond Comics Distributor best publisher of the year, the Top 10 likely effects of Diamond's distibution changes and more in this week's LYING IN THE GUTTERS.

Mon, January 26th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books

More on Diamond's distribution changes and what it means for mid-level publishers, the missing dialog from "Doctor Who," Simon Bisley on "Gears of War," the swipe file, Obamamania and much more in LYING IN THE GUTTERS. -- Updated!

Mon, January 19th, 2009 | Category: Comic Books

Rich takes a long look at the changes Diamond is making and how it affects publishers, more ways the struggling economy is affecting comics, is Mark Waid actally Evil, more Obama in comics, a "Glamourpuss" preview and much more.